Eddie was attempting to put a pink headband onto Addie's head with much difficulty. The baby was struggling to get to a nearby toy. Jamie walked in and laughed.
"I think you need to admit defeat."
She groaned. "But then she won't match Brooke and Josie."
He faked shock. "The world is going to freeze! The triplets will not match for the first time in their entire lives! Quick, call the late night news!"
She rolled her eyes and tossed the headband at him. She grabbed her daughter and buckled her into her carseat. Jamie smiled.
"You look amazing."
She grinned wickedly. "You haven't seen nothing yet."
He grinned and hesitated before grabbing his duffle bag. "It's not too late to skip this silly tradition. I don't like the idea of you alone with the girls tonight."
"I won't be alone. Erin and Nicky are going to stay in the guest room. So I will be fine. Besides your grandfather will hurt you if you stay here tonight."
He nodded and grabbed Josie's carseat and Addie's. They drove to the restaurant where they were having their rehearsal dinner. When they walked in Frank, Henry, Gram, Zoe, Wade, Erin, and Nicky were waiting. Zoe took a carseat from Jamie and unbuckled Brooklyn.
"Well look at how beautiful you three are." She then looked at Eddie curious. "You're missing a headband."
Eddie gave Jamie a smug look and he groaned.
"Seriously they don't always need to match."
Eddie unbuckled the other two as she spoke. "They don't have to but it's adorable when they do. I mean how often do you see triplets?"
Nicky nodded and took Josie. "It is cute."
"Fine I give up."
As guest arrived they all settled in their seats. Frank stood and silenced the room.
"I would like to propose a toast. To my resourceful, intelligent son Jamie I could not be prouder. You have turned into an outstanding cop and an even better father. You show compassion to everyone that you meet and you see the good in everyone. I know that if your mother was here she would be in tears that her baby was getting married. But I also am sure that she would be just as proud of you as I am."
Jamie got a little chocked up. Frank smiled at him before continuing.
"And Eddie, I could not have found a better person to marry my son. You are bold and fearless, which are all good traits. You bring out the best in Jamie and I think that the two of you compliment eachother well. From day one you have fit into this family and loved us like we were your own. We all love you very much and could not be happier that you and Jamie found eachother. I look forward to see what life has in store for you both. And I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness. Cheers."
They all raised their glasses and drank. When Frank walked to his seat Jamie and Eddie both hugged him. When Wade stood up to speak Eddie tensed a little. He spoke nervous.
"For those of you who do not know me I am Eddie's older brother Wade Janko. Growing up Eddie and I were extremely close. From a young age Eddie was a real go getter. She's always been loud and fearless and opinionated. But that is what makes her great. I knew that she would need someone who understood that about her and respected her for who she is. I am glad that Jamie sees just how amazing my sister truly is. I've never seen Eddie happier. So congratulations Eddie and Jamie, I love you both."
He raised his glass and everyone copied. Eddie hugged him and smiled.
"You do have a heart?"
He chuckled. "Occasionally I can be nice."
She rolled her eyes and sat down for dinner. The girls were lined up against a wall in highchairs. Nicky had cut up small pieces of chicken. She set some on each of their trays along with some peas and cooled mashed potatoes. Eddie set sippy cups of water in front of them as well. Josie picked up a small piece of chicken and offered it to Henry. He chuckled.
"You can eat it."
Josie plopped it into her mouth before grabbing another piece. Brooklyn was drinking from her sippy cup while Addie smashed a pea with her hand. Eddie tried to focus on talking to people but it was hard when the girls were acting so adorable. Before dessert came out Eddie looked over and saw Josie feeding Brooklyn mashed potatoes. Addie was playing peek a boo with her dress making Sean and Nicky laugh. Erin grabbed a small bowl of vanilla ice cream and walked over. She fed the girls small spoonful's. Addie wasn't a huge fan but the other two loved it. When everyone finished eating the music started. Eddie pulled at Jamie who groaned.
"Eddie you know I don't dance."
"But I know that you can. So lets go Reagan."
He sighed before standing. Compared to Danny, Jamie did have two left feet. But he eventually loosened up and had fun. The girls were content sitting on a blanket on the floor watching everyone. At one point Danny dipped Linda and Brooklyn started to laugh hysterically. Danny grabbed her and dipped her too. She giggled with delight. Around 10:30 the girls started to get cranky. Thankfully the party had died down and most people had gone home. Jamie looked at Eddie and kissed her deeply.
"I love you."
"I love you too."
He smiled. "And tomorrow you will officially be Mrs. Reagan."
"Yeah that is going to take some getting use too."
He walked over to where the girls were being loaded into their seats by Danny and Nicky. He kissed their foreheads.
"Daddy is going to miss you three."
Danny rolled his eyes. "You'll see them in 12 hours."
00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
The next morning Eddie woke up and smiled to herself. She was getting married today. She slipped out of bed and down the stairs. She found Linda, Zoe, Nicky and Erin in the kitchen. Zoe grinned.
"There's the Bride!"
Eddie blushed. "What's all of this?"
Linda smiled. "I picked up some fresh donuts and coffee."
Eddie hugged her. "Thank you."
She opened the back door and let Titan into the yard. She had no sooner picked up her coffee then the girls woke up. She sighed and walked upstairs. She opened their door and flipped on the light.
"Good Morning Girls."
Josie giggled and flipped onto her tummy. Brooklyn was busy chewing on her toes. Addie was standing and slapping the bar. She lost her balance and fell back onto her butt. Eddie changed their diapers and carried them downstairs one at a time. They settled in the family room which was now gated off since they could roll everywhere. Nicky grinned at them.
"Mommy and Daddy are getting married today!"
The girls gave no indication that they understood her. After the girls ate Zoe got to work doing everyones hair and makeup. Erin glanced at her as she skillfully rolled her hair with curlers.
"Where did you learn how to do this?"
Zoe made a dark joke. "Ella Bar and Salon. Aka the little shack behind my house growing up. My mom use to do everyone's hair and makeup in the neighborhood while serving drinks. The lady was skilled."
Eddie rolled her eyes. "How is she?"
"Back in rehab for the fifth time."
Zoe had just finished Eddie's makeup when a knock came on the door. Linda stood.
"I got it."
She opened the front door and found Henry. She smiled.
"Sorry Pop girls only."
He chuckled. "I just wanted to give a gift to the bride."
Linda let him inside. Henry saw Eddie and smiled.
"You look beautiful."
Eddie laughed. "Even with the curlers in my hair?"
"Well other then that. I just wanted to give you something."
He handed her a navy blue gift bag. Eddie pulled out a large velvet ox and opened it. Inside was a rose gold leaf headband with diamonds. And in the middle were pear shaped rose gold diamond earrings. Eddie looked at him stunned.
"These are beautiful."
He nodded. "My Betty wore them on her wedding day. They had been her mother's before that. I figured they would look nicer on you then they would on Jamie."
Eddie smiled. "Are you sure?"
He nodded. "Absolutely. Then when the girls get bigger they can wear it on their wedding day."
Eddie stood and hugged him. "Thank you Pop."
"Don't mention it. Betty would have loved seeing you wear them."
00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
Eddie started pacing in the hotel room. She was marrying Jamie in the small back garden in less then thirty minutes. Erin and Linda walked in with her dress. Linda grinned at her.
"Don't be nervous."
Eddie smiled. "I'm not nervous about marrying Jamie. There are a lot of people down there already."
"Well don't worry about them."
Zoe and Nicky carried the girls into the room and set them on the bed. They were in their dresses with little ivory sandals on their feet and blush flower crowns n their heads. All the women, aside from Eddie, were wearing blush chiffon halter dresses that fell just at their knees and tan jeweled strappy heels. Together, they helped Eddie into her gown. Zoe laced it up while Nicky helped her put on her shoes. When they were done they all stepped back to admire her. Erin smiled.
"You are stunning."
Eddie looked in the mirror unsure. Her hair was in loose curls and held back by the headband Henry had given her. She also had on the earrings. Her makeup was simple and soft. Her ivory lace trumpet gown was as beautiful as the day she bought it. On her feet were her ivory strappy heels. She still felt like something was missing. Erin gasped.
"I almost forgot." She dug in her purse and handed Eddie a small pink gift bag. "Your something blue."
Eddie pulled out a blue ribbon garter and smiled. "True Blue?
"Yup."
Linda then handed her a small rose gold bracelet. "This is mine and I do want it back. So it can be your something borrowed."
Erin the stepped back and looked. "The headband and earrings are old, the garter is blue, the bracelet is borrowed and your dress is new. So you're set."
Eddie nodded and grabbed her bouquet made out of blush colored roses and ivory roses. She took a deep breath.
"Ready as I will ever be." She leaned over the bed and smiled at the girls. "Does Mommy look pretty?"
Addie clapped her hands with Josie while Brooklyn touched her head. She felt her crown and tried to pull it off before Eddie stopped her.
"Leave it on Sissy. It's pretty."
They loaded the girls in their wagon and maneuvered it onto the elevator. When they reached the first floor Eddie heard the music start. Sean was waiting for them and took the wagon. They all lined up. Eddie stayed in the back. She was starting to freak out when Wade walked over. He smiled.
"Are you sure that you want me to give you away?"
She shrugged. "Figured we needed to bury the hatchet."
He nodded and took her arm. Eddie was able to catch a peak of the babies going down the aisle. Brooklyn was attempting to undo her belt while Addie and Josie were staring at everyone. She giggled and then the music changed. Walking down the aisle was a blur. Eddie focused on Jamie and tried not to look at how many people were there. When she finally reached the front she let out the deep breath she had taken. Wade almost laughed at her. Their officiant was none other then Erin's former boss Robert McCoy. He was the only person they knew that was ordained and semi normal. Eddie kissed Wade's cheek and then handed her bouquet to Zoe before grabbing Jamie's hands. McCoy smiled at everyone.
"We are gathered here today to celebrate one of life's greatest moments, the joining of two hearts and to give recognition to the worth and beauty of love. If there is anyone who can give a reason as to why these two should not be joined together in marriage please keep it to yourself."
A few people laughed but Jamie just rolled his eyes.
"Today two lives will join together. I believe that this is something to be admired and valued. These two people met each other, fell in love, started a family, and now are becoming man and wife. Marriage should mean never being to petty to hold hands, growing old together, treating eachother with respect, and remembering to say I love you everyday."
He turned to Jamie.
"Jamie if you'll repeat after me...I Jameson Reagan take you Edit Janko to be my wife, my partner in life, and my one true love."
Jamie smiled. "I Jameson Reagan take you Edit Janko to be my wife, my partner in life, and my one true love."
"To protect you and love you today, tomorrow, and forever."
"To protect you and love you today, tomorrow, and forever."
He then turned to Eddie. "Edit...I Edit Janko take you Jameson Reagan to be my husband, my partner in life, and my one true love."
"I Edit Janko take you Jameson Reagan to be my husband, my partner in life, and my one true love."
"To protect you and love you today, tomorrow, and forever."
"To protect you and love you today, tomorrow, and forever."
He nodded. "Do you Jamie take Eddie to be your wife? Do you promise to love, honor, and cherish her as long as you both shall live?"
"I do."
"Do you Eddie take Jamie to be your husband? Do you promise to love, honor, and cherish her as long as you both shall live?"
"I do."
McCoy whispered out of his microphone. "The rings."
Zoe handed hers over but Danny felt around in his pocket. Jamie looked back at him just as Danny gave a sigh of relief. He pulled it out of his inner pocket and handed it to Jamie. McCoy smiled.
"Wedding rings represent an unbroken circle of love and signify to all others the union of a couple in marriage."
He turned to Jamie and nodded. Jamie smiled.
"This ring is a symbol of my love for you. With it, I thee wed."
He slid Eddie's ring onto her finger against her engagement ring. Eddie smiled.
"This ring is a symbol of my love for you. With it, I thee wed."
She slid his ring onto his finger smiling. McCoy grinned widely.
"By the power vested in me by an online ordainment course...I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride."
Jamie grabbed Eddie and kissed her deeply. Everyone started clapping startling the babies. McCoy spoke louder when they broke apart.
"I present to you for the first time Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Reagan."
Zoe handed Eddie back her bouquet just before she and Jamie walked back down the aisle. When they were in the hotel Addie started to really get frustrated with her belt. She screamed and pulled at it. She ended up falling backwards and hitting Brooklyn in the head causing Brooklyn to cry. Jamie reached down and plucked her out of her seat. He then rubbed Brooklyn's head until she settled.
"Never a dull moment with you three."
000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
